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RF03 UGW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 132,918 miles on the clock, averaging 7,481 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 UGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,481

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UGW 18k47k75k104k133k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,918 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage128,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage120,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,639 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage112,314 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,312 miles
Since last MOT+9,792 miles
PASS
Mileage102,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,520 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage92,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage85,251 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage78,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage71,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,147 miles
PASS
Mileage62,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,628 miles
Since last MOT+879 miles
PASS
Mileage61,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage53,599 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage43,395 miles
Since last MOT+10,773 miles
PASS
Mileage32,622 miles
Since last MOT+11,601 miles
PASS
Mileage21,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage19,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,060 miles
PASS
Mileage17,961 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 UGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 UGW

What car is RF03 UGW?

RF03 UGW is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 UGW?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UGW was 132,918 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UGW passed its MOT?

RF03 UGW has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2021.

Is RF03 UGW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 UGW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF03 UGW?

RF03 UGW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.